Jo Stanley
Jo Stanley | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joanne Bailey 6 July 1973 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Television and radio presenter, comedian |
| Television | House of Wellness |
| Spouse | Darren McFarlane |
| Children | 1 |
Joanne McFarlane (née Bailey), commonly known as Jo Stanley, is an Australian television and radio presenter and comedian.
Stanley was a host of Jo & Lehmo on
Career
Stanley has made guest appearances on
Stanley started her radio career on Fox FM on Sunday Nights with Jodie J Hill. Jo and Jodie then moved to mornings on Fox FM with a program called Jodie & Jo, which rated highly. During the late 1990s Stanley, with Hill, began hosting Boob Tube, a comedy variety show produced by RMITV and broadcast on Melbourne's community television station Channel 31.[1][2]
In 2003, Jodie & Jo moved to Triple M to host a radio show called The Whole Shebang, remaining with the show until the end of the year.
In late 2003,
Before radio, Stanley performed live with a Melbourne comedy group The Toasted Marshmallows, which later changed its name to The Gorskys. The Gorskys also featured Liam Cody and Chris Tomkins of Man Bites God. She also performed live with Jodie J Hill in a number of Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows and has appeared on Thank God You're Here.
In 2007, Stanley was a contestant on
Stanley was also the co-host of the series
In January 2014, Stanley was appointed host of
In February 2019, Stanley was announced as co-host of the Seven Network's lifestyle program, House of Wellness alongside Luke Darcy, Rachael Finch and Luke Hines.[5]
Personal life
Stanley attended Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar School and Donvale Christian School.
Her maiden name is Bailey, which she changed to avoid confusion with fashion expert Jo Silvagni (née Bailey) and hairdresser Joh Bailey. Stanley is a stage name; her surname is that of her husband Darren McFarlane.
In August 2008, Stanley announced that she and husband were expecting their first child. In March 2009, she gave birth to a daughter.
She is a supporter of the Collingwood Football Club which plays in the Australian Football League. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Monash University, where she majored in drama and theatre studies.[6]
References
- ^ "Taping the source". 27 May 2007.
- ^ "Comic Attitude: Jodie J. Hill".
- ^ "Jo Stanley Confirmed for Gold104.3". Radio Today. 26 November 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ Carmody, Broede (20 November 2017). "Gold FM finally confirms Jo & Lehmo axing despite ratings success". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ "House of Wellness: Rachael Finch, Luke Hines, Jo Stanley, Luke Darcy". The House of Wellness. 8 February 2019. Retrieved 30 June 2019.
- ^ Jo Stanley soon to open the curtains for Short & Sweet Series 2[permanent dead link]
